Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
This weekend, the Queen delivered a powerful message about the central part that a supportive and dedicated consort plays in a successful reign. With that in mind, we’re devoting this week’s Sparkling Spotlight posts to tiaras worn by Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, during the reign of her husband, King George VI.
This weekend, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom celebrated a momentous milestone: the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Over the past few days, the palace has treated us to several glimpses of the Queen celebrating the moment, including appearances from three sets of royal brooches. All of the jewels have a link to the fascinating history of the Queen’s seven decades on the throne.
The Queen’s jewelry box contains numerous pieces of jewelry gifted by friends and relatives. Today, on the day of her accession, it seems particularly appropriate to discuss a set of beautiful diamond and sapphire jewels given to the Queen by someone very important indeed: her father, King George VI of the United Kingdom.